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Opening the Infrared Treasure Chest with JWST free webinar
Monday, March 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
On March 15, 2025, at 9:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), the Astronomical League of the Philippines (ALP) will host a free webinar titled "Opening the Infrared Treasure Chest with JWST." The event features Dr. John C. Mather, a Nobel laureate in Physics (2006) and Senior Astrophysicist ...
Barnards Star motion 2024
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 by John Miele
Barnard's Star is a red dwarf star in the constellation Ophiuchus, famous for having the largest proper motion of any known star. Astrophysical Properties of Barnard's Star Basic Characteristics Spectral Type: M4.0V (Red Dwarf) Mass: ~0.14 solar masses (14% the mass o...
Sulfur stones on Mars
Thursday, November 21, 2024 by Richard Harris
NASA's Curiosity rover has once again captured the attention of the scientific community with its latest discovery on Mars. The rover's 360-degree images have revealed unusual sulfur-rich stones scattered across the Martian surface, sparking intrigue and prompting questions about their origi...
Saturns moon Titan being kept warm with methane
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 by Richard Harris
Researchers have long been fascinated by Titan, Saturn's largest moon, due to its thick atmosphere and Earth-like surface features. Recent studies suggest that a methane-infused ice crust might play a crucial role in maintaining its warmth, potentially increasing the likelihood of life on this d...